Yard Dog White
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, fresh garden salads, spicy Thai noodles
✨ Technical Specifications
RedHeads Yard Dog White is a vibrant tribute to the loyal, hard-working companion of the Australian outback—the yard dog. Known for its energetic, dependable, and friendly character, this wine mirrors those exact traits through a lively and refreshing blend of white grape varieties sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia. Crafted with the trademark RedHeads philosophy of rescuing small parcels of quality fruit, the wine undergoes cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its bright, zesty aromatics and crisp acidity. It tells a story of rugged charm and dependable quality, offering an approachable yet characterful drinking experience that captures the free-spirited, rebellious essence of South Australian winemaking.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2002 by the UK-based Laithwaite family, RedHeads Wine evolved from an avant-garde collective of moonlighting South Australian winemakers into a purpose-built, eco-conscious estate in the Barossa Valley. Operating out of an off-grid winery in Angaston, the producer champions small-batch 'grape liberation,' sourcing distinctive micro-parcels from independent growers across the Barossa, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and Eden Valley alongside its own eight-hectare certified organic estate vineyard. Viticulture and vinification prioritize environmental stewardship, confirmed by NASAA organic certification and international accolades for sustainable power and water conservation. In the cellar, head winemaker Alex Trescowthick employs open-top ferments, native yeasts, and sensitive oak regimens tailored to individual varietal profiles. The portfolio bridges Barossa power and aromatic precision, showcased through benchmark releases such as the 1888 Cabernet Sauvignon, Harmonie Rox Chardonnay, Triplex, and characterful Rhône and Mediterranean single-vineyard expressions.
🍇 Grapes
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard